Rappin’ Faith: Christian Apologetics In Hip Hop

Last updated on: September 16, 2025 at 4:14 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

Apologetics is central to how Christians share, support, and defend faith. “Christian Apologetics is the field dedicated to explaining and defending the truths of the Christian faith, addressing both the reasons why believers hold their convictions and the questions or objections posed by skeptics. The term “apologetics” comes from the Greek word apologia, meaning a “defense” or “answer.” This concept can be seen in 1 Peter 3:15: “But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give... Read more

“Now Is Not The Time”: Charlie Kirk, Thoughts and Prayers

Last updated on: September 12, 2025 at 12:01 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

The events of the past day have brought the necessity to provide a different post than the normal. Not taking or providing any political opinion, this article is provided to give thoughts and prayers to those reeling with the current culture and matters at hand. As with the larger population, this article is presented to give a sense of hope in what could be deduced as a hopeless moment. The collected content draws a sketch portrait of an individual who... Read more

Faith, Obsession, and Rock: The Legacy Of Glenn Schwartz

Last updated on: September 9, 2025 at 9:24 pm By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

Glenn Schwartz (guitar) held the mantle of becoming the “White Jimi Hendrix.” Throughout his performing career, Glenn Schwartz performed with Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers, Jimmy Page, and Fleetwood Mac. His technique showed no limits. His creativity flirted with brilliance. His devotion to his faith equally held no bounds. Glenn Schwartz suffered at the hands of his faith, relying on a corrupt pseudo-pastor’s practices, which subjected Glenn Schwartz to physical punishment to learn how to serve God. Through... Read more

Saving the Barrio: Latino Gangster Christian Hip Hop

Last updated on: September 4, 2025 at 10:27 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

I grew up in a mixed Latino culture. The hood was the backbone of my years. Researching how Christian Hip Hop influences multiple cultures, I was drawn to see how the hood, the barrio, uses Christian Hip Hop. The sights and sounds discovered were personally warming, intellectually stimulating, and hit at the core of faith. There is a firm fellowship that comes through Christian Hip Hop when influenced by Latino/Latine culture. Most may be comfortable with the stereotype of Latino... Read more

Saved by the Devil’s Music: Christian Gospel Blues

Last updated on: September 4, 2025 at 10:27 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

The blues has been a purveyor of rock and pop music since its inception. Born in the late 1940s, but established as a new genre in the 1950s, rock music owes its birth to the blues. There’s no secure date for when the blues originated. What is well documented is the blues’ outgrowth from the deep American South. Following the African diaspora, the griot (storyteller) identity was retained throughout the brutal conditions of slavery in the Cotton Belt. Allowed to... Read more

Is That Jah Way?: Exploring Christian Reggae

Last updated on: September 4, 2025 at 10:27 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

I have been delving into my old musicological roots recently. I had the opportunity to interview some up-and-coming reggae artists, which brought me back to a style I often overlook in my musical history. I took up the question, “Where are the Christian reggae artists?” Knowing the popularity of this genre, I knew there had to be some. My mind went to the few I already knew, which was enough to encourage a deeper investigation of this style and its... Read more

A Paradox of Faith and Hip Hop in the Work of the Rapper DMX

Last updated on: August 5, 2025 at 2:22 pm By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

The rapper DMX, also known as Earl Simmons, had a controversial Hip-Hop career. Riddled with drug abuse, financial troubles, and violence, DMX continued to seek out grace, forgiveness, and fellowship with the Lord. This attention was met by the two camps in which his music was situated: secular, global Hip Hop, and Christian Hip Hop communities. Along the same lines as Pastor Greg Laurie noted Johnny Cash as being an “Accessible Saint,” DMX can be found in this same perspective.... Read more

Faith Pops: The Influence of Faith In Today’s Pop Music

Last updated on: September 2, 2025 at 4:22 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

When you see a tagline like this, you know there’s going to be a response coming. “Conservatism is rising. Just look at the music. Tradpop is dominating the charts and reflecting the conservatism of society” (Devika Rao, The Week US, August 21). The article argues for the prominent return of conservative values, based on the inclusion of Christian-centered, Christian-inspired works charting in the Top 40/Top 50 throughout the 2025 summer. Justifying this inclusion in the rise of the current administration, the... Read more

Silence In The Dark: Exploring the Faith of Ozzy Osborne

Last updated on: July 28, 2025 at 4:28 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

Based on the news from today, Tuesday, July 22, the passing of the legend Ozzy Osborne, I’m going in a different direction with this article. “That statement, attributed to his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and his children Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis, reads, “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to... Read more

Gospel Rap from the Rez: Lil’ Mike and Funny Bone

Last updated on: July 21, 2025 at 3:25 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

The Native American Music Awards (NAMMY) released the list of the 2025 winners. The list illustrated some known artists and others who are up and coming. Native American Music Awards Honors 2025 Winners “The 2025 Native American Music Awards (NAMMAs) took place yesterday, in Niagara Falls, NY, celebrating the best in Native music this year and showcasing a range of Indigenous artists across traditional and contemporary genres” (Native News Online, July 16). One group that stood out is the brother... Read more

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